EP leaders in Ireland forward of the EU presidency | Atualidade

The Conference of Presidents – political group leaders in addition to the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola – have been in Dublin on 23 June to debate priorities forward of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The EP management additionally held conferences with Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly and had the chance to go to Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin’s Phoenix Park.

Together with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, authorities ministers and lead members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Conference of Presidents mentioned a lot of priorities for each the Parliament and the forthcoming Irish presidency – together with competitiveness and the One Europe, One Market roadmap, the following EU long-term finances, exterior relations, enlargement and broader points referring to EU values and safety. The fruitful first exchanges with the Members of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann pave the way in which for necessary interparliamentary conferences deliberate throughout the Irish Presidency.

In Dublin Castle these issues and the significance of the Irish Presidency have been additional mentioned with Government Ministers.

The members additionally engaged with younger individuals at Croke Park, the house of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the place they have been welcomed by a GAA committee and discovered concerning the cultural significance of nationwide video games for communities throughout Ireland and the world.

At a joint press convention, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and the Taoiseach each underlined Ireland’s ambition to ship on competitiveness and our dedication to shared values.

“Our discussions in Dublin confirmed that Ireland takes over the Council Presidency at a decisive moment for Europe. With a strong focus on prosperity, security and our fundamental values, Ireland is well placed to help Europe deliver where it matters most: strengthening our competitiveness, advancing enlargement and agreeing on a budget fit for a new era,” President Metsola mentioned.

“Working closely and cooperatively with the European Parliament is essential to delivering a successful Presidency. I was delighted to welcome President Metsola and political group leaders to Dublin to discuss the priorities for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union which starts on 1 July. We discussed the ambitious ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap as well as our commitment to continue support for Ukraine, prospects for enlargement in the EU, and the importance of safeguarding the core values on which the European Union is built,” Taoiseach Micheál Martin mentioned.

“I know that under Ireland’s leadership, Europe will continue to move forward with confidence, unity and purpose,” President Metsola added.

Ireland will maintain the rotating presidency of the Council for the eighth time from 1 July to 31 December 2026, after which Lithuania will assume the presidency.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will handle the plenary and current Ireland’s presidency programme to MEPs in Strasbourg on 7 July. As is customary, Irish ministers will even meet with Parliament’s committees to stipulate the nation’s priorities for the six-month presidency.

What is the Conference of Presidents?

The Conference of Presidents within the European Parliament is the political physique liable for organising and coordinating the Parliament’s work.

Traditionally, the Conference of Presidents travels to the nation making ready to take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU, with a view to have interaction in preparatory discussions and guarantee a shared understanding of, in addition to joint actions on, the upcoming priorities.